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Official Modules

BMad extends through official modules that you select during installation. These add-on modules provide specialized agents, workflows, and tasks for specific domains beyond the built-in core and BMM (Agile suite).

:::tip[Installing Modules] Run npx bmad-method install and select the modules you want. The installer handles downloading, configuration, and IDE integration automatically. :::

BMad Builder

Create custom agents, workflows, and domain-specific modules with guided assistance. BMad Builder is the meta-module for extending the framework itself.

Provides:

  • Agent Builder -- create specialized AI agents with custom expertise and tool access
  • Workflow Builder -- design structured processes with steps and decision points
  • Module Builder -- package agents and workflows into shareable, publishable modules
  • Interactive setup with YAML configuration and npm publishing support

Creative Intelligence Suite

AI-powered tools for structured creativity, ideation, and innovation during early-stage development. The suite provides multiple agents that facilitate brainstorming, design thinking, and problem-solving using proven frameworks.

Provides:

  • Innovation Strategist, Design Thinking Coach, and Brainstorming Coach agents
  • Problem Solver and Creative Problem Solver for systematic and lateral thinking
  • Storyteller and Presentation Master for narratives and pitches
  • Ideation frameworks including SCAMPER, Reverse Brainstorming, and problem reframing

Game Dev Studio

Structured game development workflows adapted for Unity, Unreal, Godot, and custom engines. Supports rapid prototyping through Quick Flow and full-scale production with epic-driven sprints.

Provides:

  • Game Design Document (GDD) generation workflow
  • Quick Dev mode for rapid prototyping
  • Narrative design support for characters, dialogue, and world-building
  • Coverage for 21+ game types with engine-specific architecture guidance

Test Architect (TEA)

Enterprise-grade test strategy, automation guidance, and release gate decisions through an expert agent and nine structured workflows. TEA goes well beyond the built-in QA agent with risk-based prioritization and requirements traceability.

Provides:

  • Murat agent (Master Test Architect and Quality Advisor)
  • Workflows for test design, ATDD, automation, test review, and traceability
  • NFR assessment, CI setup, and framework scaffolding
  • P0-P3 prioritization with optional Playwright Utils and MCP integrations

Community Modules

Community modules and a module marketplace are coming. Check the BMad GitHub organization for updates.